Linden’s Town Clerk Lennox Gasper, took to social media last evening via the Linden Mayor and Town Council Facebook page to announce a delay in processing wages and salaries for the Council’s staff of over 119 members across various departments.
According to the statement, the delay was caused by the refusal of the “APNU Mayor and Councilors” to disburse the necessary funds.
The statement acknowledged the importance of timely payments, particularly during the holiday season, and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused. The Town Clerk emphasized that, despite the challenges of municipal financial management, the administration is committed to resolving the issue swiftly and aims to process payments by today December 24.